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Index September 25, 2001 Inside
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Volume 95 Issue 3
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 6, 9 WALF s Program
Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Greeks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Guide for this
News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 8
Op/Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3
semester
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
The Student Newspaper of Alfred University page 12-13
Prime suspect in recent terrorist attacks examined
BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND the attacks on the World Trade fund his terrorist activities University in Jedda, Saudi be stationed in Saudi Arabia, bin
STAFF WRITER Center and the Pentagon two around the world. Arabia and later expanded his Laden became infuriated that
weeks ago. Bin Laden’s organization $80 million into roughly $250 mil- “non-believers” — Americans —
Osama bin Laden, leader of the At age 44, bin Laden is reputed trains and controls between 3,000 lion. were allowed to pollute the birth-
terrorist organization known as to have assets estimated at $300 and 5,000 guerrilla fighters It is also alleged that bin Laden place of Islam.
Al-Qaeda, is the prime suspect in million and uses his fortune to and/or terrorists, according to has received tens of millions in According to CNN, it was then
intelligence officials in a Time funding and donations from that bin Laden called for the
magazine interview. They oper- Saudi and Persian Gulf business- overthrow of the Saudi govern-
ate cells in at least 35 countries, men who are sympathetic to his ment, and the focus of his terror-
including the United States and cause. ism turned to Americans.
Canada. According to the Associated “In 1996, bin Laden issued a
Bin Laden acquired his fortune Press, he also receives funding ‘fatwah,’ a religious ruling urging
through a combination of family from the Saudi government in Muslims to kill U.S. troops in
wealth, business investments order to stay out of their back- Saudi Arabia and Somalia. A sec-
and funding from those who sup- yard. Bin Laden was expelled ond fatwah in 1998 called for
port his cause. He was born the from his homeland in 1991 attacks on American civilians,”
17th son of Mohammed bin because of his anti-government CNN reported.
Laden, founder of the multi-bil- activities, and in 1994 the Saudi It is alleged that bin Laden is
lion dollar construction company government stripped him of his the architect and financier of a
Bin Laden Group, and inherited citizenship. worldwide alliance of Islamic
$80 million dollars by age 13. In 1990, when Iraq invaded radicals. His organization Al
He studied economics and Kuwait and the Saudi govern- Qaeda is believed to have formed
management at King Abdul Aziz ment allowed American troops to SEE BIN LADEN, PAGE 4
PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT
Captivated by the news of the terrorist attacks, students watch the
news unfold in the campus center.
Binns gets an update
BY CATHERINE KEVETT He mentioned that although
COPY MANAGER the building is still old in
appearance on the exterior, the
After more than three years of interior will be completely mod-
being closed due to construc- ern.
tion, Binns-Merrill Hall is grad- Inside, School of Ceramic
ually opening its doors to the Engineering and Materials
University community. Science Dean Ronald Gordon
During the remodeling peri- and School of Ceramic Art and
od, the College of Ceramics was Design Dean Richard
forced to move out of the offices Thompson will have their
and workspaces in Binns- offices in a suite.
Merrill Hall and pack into tem- Gordon pointed out that this
porary spaces in other build- closeness “will improve the
ings, such as Harder Hall and interaction between us as
the McMahon Engineering schools, because right now I’m
Building. This move included [in McMahon] and Richard
transporting and finding a tem- Thompson is over [in Harder],
porary home for expensive and while we see each other
engineering and art equipment. several times a week, in this
However inconvenient the new structure we’ll see each
transition was, it was neces- other every day.” PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND
sary. “[Binns-Merrill] had got- By mid-October, Thompson Two sophomore art students demonstrate patriotic support in the form of a metal memorial structure. This
ten to the point where we said the two deans would proba- exhibition has taken residency in front of Harder Hall. Other students have contributed to this memorial by
absolutely needed to do things bly be set up in their new offices placing written personal thoughts, poems and ﬂowers beside it.
about the … electrical systems in Binns-Merrill Hall.
over there and certainly the Since the suite of offices
ventilation systems and plumb-
ing,” said Professor of Ceramic
Engineering and
includes the two deans along
with the support staff for the
college, this will make it easier
Bus from Alfred hijacked downstate
Undergraduate Program for anyone to approach the BY MINDY BAKER & ALISSA FISHER and all of the passengers were physically
Coordinator James Varner. SEE BINNS-MERRILL, PAGE 8 STAFF WRITERS unharmed. Johnson said that the bus was pulled
over near the Lincoln Tunnel, near to New York
On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 16, between 8 City.
and 8:30 p.m., a coach bus in Monticello, NY, car- As it turns out, the man was actually not in
rying at least three visitors from Alfred, was possession of a gun, nor was he a Navy Seal. The
hijacked. man claimed only to have wanted to make a state-
An intoxicated man with slight mental retarda- ment.
tion claimed to be a Navy Seal who didn’t want to Students are now left to question if they are
get sent to war. He became obnoxious to the pas- truly safe in Alfred.
sengers and the bus driver. Johnson said, “I feel safe for the most part,
Allegedly, he claimed to have a gun, and since I’m from the city, [but] there will always be
harassed the bus driver until the driver aban- that slight uncertainty, because anyone can just
doned the bus. walk into the University and do anything.”
At 9:30 p.m., Kenyon Hall resident assistant Maribeth Ewing, a junior elementary educa-
Sheree Johnson received an alarming call telling tion major, reflected similar concerns to
of the last hour’s events. One Alfred student had Johnson’s. “I feel safe [in Alfred], but at the same
both of her parents on the bus; no one knew at time I am scared because things like this could
that time what was going to happen. happen anywhere. Just because we are in the
Feelings of fear and alarm spread quickly, as small town of Alfred, we can’t deny the slight
students gathered outside of their suites to con- possibility.”
verse, and hastily turned on their televisions Most students were found to have at least a
hoping for some news, but none were televised. slight concern in light of the recent events of the
PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND Fortunately, their fears were relieved upon terrorist acts on the World Trade Center and the
The newly renovated Binns-Merrill Hall is slated to open in October. learning that the police had pulled the bus over SEE BUS HIJACK, PAGE 8
September 25, 2001 Opinions/Editorials — Page 2 Fiat Lux
Fiat Lux LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Doughty still TVs glowing with CNN. fear of terrorism. The Red Cross
US needs to be informed stellar solo
It is gladdening to see the out-
pouring of concern and support
that the Alfred University cam-
and volunteer agencies have
been over-run statewide with
Americans wanting to help their
As we continue to deal with the tragic events now two weeks past, we can Dear Editor: pus has shown, but I am howev- fellow men and women.
only wonder what is next for America. er concerned by the constant I write this letter to you, the
Shock from the terrorist attacks coupled with continuing news from I am writing in response to the news watching in the campus American people, to say there
relief and investigation efforts have almost prevented reality from setting review of the Mike Doughty center and the current news are more things we can do in the
in. For many, this doesn’t seem real. show that was in Sept. 11 issue broadcasted in the Powell coming months, and quite possi-
However, it is very real and we need to contemplate what this means of the Fiat Lux. I am someone Dining Hall. bly years, of this conflict.
for our nation. Retaliation seems certain, but to what extent? Signals from who really enjoys listening to Although we cannot ignore I urge all Americans on the
Washington haven’t been clear. music, and most of it is stuff that the events still taking place, I day of Oct. 5, to hold a day of
“Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign, you won’t see on MTV or hear on ask that some areas be reserved unity. On this day I ask you to
unlike any we have ever seen,” said President George W. Bush in an
Top 40 radio stations. as sanctuary. Is it truly neces- turn to your fellow man,
address to the nation Thursday night. What this entails, however, was not
I have been listening to Soul sary to have all of the TVs in the whether it is the neighbor you
stated.
Coughing since Irresistible Bliss campus center blaring CNN cov- never speak to, or someone with
Will this be a military operation, or full-scale war. The college genera-
first came out in 1997. I was erage? who you once had a conflict, and
tion has seen military campaigns before, such as in the Persian Gulf.
very excited when I learned Is it healthy for students, both open a dialogue with one anoth-
But a years-long war is something unknown to us.
Doughty would be playing the relatively unaffected and deeply er. From that day forward, try
Ask those of earlier generations what war is like. Even from a domestic
Knight Club and even had three touched by the attacks, to listen to make an effort to do this
standpoint, it will alter our nation dramatically.
of my friends drive over two to the accounts while trying to every day. We, as Americans,
While the goal of eliminating terrorism is certainly noble and in the best
hours to come view the show. eat a quiet meal? must unify and stand together in
interest of the U.S., it is not an easy task.
The Persian Gulf War had clear goals: get Iraq out of Kuwait. I was very disappointed I don’t believe that we should this dark time. We shall not be
What would our goals be in this war against terrorism? when I read the article and the remain aloof and unconcerned victims; we shall stand arm in
Bush has already indicated a desire to eradicate all vestiges of terrorist lack-luster review Doughty with the recent tragedy; I ask, arm.
camps in Afghanistan. received. The article claimed however, that we find spaces of With our newfound unity, we
This will not be an easy task, and will likely take years to accomplish that with only a guitar, his songs calm and peace away from the will be triumphant in this con-
completely. all sounded the same, and that news anchors and the news flict. God Bless America and the
And if we are to ﬁght a war overseas, how easily could we protect citi- the audience was missing Soul itself. citizens of our country, no mat-
zens domestically from terrorists. It is already evident that terrorists Coughing by mid-set. ter the race, ethnicity, or reli-
have no problem crossing our borders. Without our forces on guard here, I had a different view all Sincerely, gion.
we are left even more vulnerable. together. I thought he did a Kait Bean
Whatever our government decides to do, it is important that the people great job with only an acoustic, Class of 2003 Sincerely,
know what is going on. In a new war such as this, there will be much con- and I was certainly not wishing I Brandon J. Mendelson
fusion and fear. were at a Soul Coughing concert Alfred State College
Clear statements from our government will make this situation easier
for our nation to bear. ❍
instead of a Mike Doughty show.
The sound was amazing, and he
Faculty: United
AU response and support stellar
did a great job of mixing up the
we stand
sounds and songs, keeping us all
on the edge of our seats the Dear Editor:
Words to
As the news of the terrorist attacks descended on Alfred, one bright spot
could be seen among the outpouring of fear, grief and confusion.
whole time.
The crowd was the biggest As members of the Alfred remember our
us.
Our normally apathetic campus rose to meet the challenges thrust upon
The day before the attacks, organizers scrambled to ﬁnd donors for the
I’ve seen in my four years at the
Knight Club, which should say
something right there. As far as
University community and
American citizens, we stand
united in rejecting and not toler-
heroes by
next day’s blood drive. Once the news of the attacks hit campus, the drive I could tell, everyone there was ating terrorism. We strongly Dear Editor:
at the Knight Club turned into a mob scene as dozens of students came out having a superb time. condemn the hideous acts of vio-
to give blood. Many eventually had to be turned away. Doughty was not just stand- lence, terror and hate that befell I am in awe of our men and
At that evening’s community meeting in McLane Center, attendees ing there playing his songs; he us on the Terrible Tuesday, women in uniform including the
were eager to ﬁnd out when and where else they can donate blood. was cracking jokes after each Sept.11, 2001. police, firefighters, paramedics,
This is just one example of the support from the campus. A candlelight song as well and interacting with We offer our deepest sympa- and soldiers from every branch
vigil held the next night saw a mass of students walking in solidarity to us all. From taking requests, thies to all the victims affected of the military. I was speechless
remember the victims of the tragedy. even for “Screenwriters Blues” by this national calamity. We call to hear of all those who gave
A number of organizations acted immediately to raise monetary funds, 50 times, to leading a sing-along upon all people, U.S. citizens and their lives in the WTC tragedy.
to retrieve food and clothing, and to just show their respect and support. to the hit, “Janeane,” he was not all the innocents who live in When I could form words here is
Paciﬁc-Rim Organization aimed to construct a thousand origami cranes, just a musician; he was an enter- America, to tolerate each other, what I had to say:
while the bookstore is matching dollars for donations. tainer. For those who waited 15 particularly in this time of emo-
The administration acted just as swiftly, organizing a community meet- minutes after the show for him tional hardship in memory of HEROES
ing hours after the horriﬁc events occurred on that Tuesday. Location to leave, he was also very willing those who have lost their lives
changes were even made to make sure as much people as possible would to sign autographs for anyone and in support of their families, One September night the heav-
accommodated. who requested them. friends and loved ones. ens were unfettered.
Staff of several ofﬁces, including Student Affairs and Residence Life, Maybe some people did not We also call for an end to the The last quarter moon had only
contacted students of the New York City area via e-mail or telephone just enjoy the show as much because violence against all persons in stars to share the late summer
to make sure the students are holding up. they were not familiar with all the U.S. regardless of color, reli- skies.
Faculty members were very understanding of absences, and many held his solo stuff. I have the album gion or national origin. Ethnic Beacons that adorned helms and
classes just so that they were available to students. This just goes to show and was enjoying every song he intolerance has no place in our sterns have been silenced.
how intimate and caring our staff is. played. If this was the case, civil society. Stars were the only flashing
In times of tragedy, it is important that a community responds in a uni- maybe you should pick up a copy The protection of American lights to be seen.
ﬁed way to provide support. of Skittish, because it is a great freedom rests on the shoulders Airships sit grounded.
The AU community certainly responded positively in this instance, pro- album. of each one of us — So, let us Thoughts drifted to stairwells
viding support when needed and showing that we are uniﬁed as a commu- Doughty did a stellar job for a stand united, locally, regionally filled with harried souls.
nity. set that was two hours long, and and worldwide for the sake of Racing, descending, clamoring
Kudos and thanks, Alfred. ❍ every person I talked to thought humanity, and resolutely con- for dear life.
it was amazing. I am sure this is demn terror and violence. As those raced down, others
Fiat Lux heads and tails above any other
show that I have seen so far. My
hat goes off to the great people
Sincerely,
Abderrahman and Zakia Robana
raced up.
For dear life.
Not for their own, but for the
Editor-in-Chief at SAB for bringing in such a AU Faculty lives of others.
Judy Tsang wonderful performer. Not one selfish thought crossed
Managing Editor Business Manager Production Manager
their minds.
Jason Pilarz Jason Pilarz Sarah Guariglia
Copy Manager
Catherine Kevett
Advertising Manager
Luis Vasquez
Photo Editor
Chuck Britt
Sincerely,
Steven Harvey
Support spans Stairwells transformed into
stairways to heaven.
News Editor
Alison Savett
Billing Manager
Vacant
Darkroom Manager
Vacant
Class of 2002
over at ASC Now over three-hundred stars
grace these skies above.
A&E Editor Circulations Systems Manager Heroes aloft, shining down us
Ashley Brenon
Sports Editor
Benjamin Lee
Michael Topp
Subscriptions
Greg Potter
Matt Redente
Web Manager
Charlie Casparius
Too much Dear Editor: all…
Features Editor
Jenelle Silvers Faculty Adviser Next issue: Oct. 9
Copy Deadline: Oct. 4
news coverage Sept. 11, 2001 is another “day
that will live in infamy.” The
If you feel as I do, please say one
prayer for those heroes search-
Robyn Goodman Ad Deadline: Oct. 2 Dear Editor: United States of America was ing in NYC, a second for those
attacked not by an enemy, but heroes going to fight for our
Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- While it is true that the recent by a man whose ultimate goal is freedoms abroad and lastly, but
feedback from its readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con-
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events in New York City, to annihilate our freedom, our not least, another for the heroes
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GUEST COLUMNIST
Lack of respect demonstrated by AU students
BY ALISSA FISHER his face filled the screen. disagreement towards Bush’s How many times do you go as this just to complain, you are
GUEST COLUMNIST My first thought was how decisions. Personally, I don’t beyond complaining about your wrong. Now, you may be won-
could anyone have been openly agree with everything that Bush professors and move into the dering then, what is my pur-
Did you ever wonder how people disrespectful of our nation’s does. However, this does not mode of disrespect by labeling pose?
in our society got to be so disre- leader at such a crucial time excuse such arrogant behavior. them with a vulgar name? Or There were two purposes to
spectful? Or maybe you are one when we were in dire need of Don’t misunderstand me; I how many times have you disre- my writing this. Number one, I
of those people I am referring unification. It simply disgusted personally believe that display- garded an elderly person walk- wanted everyone, even myself,
to. me, as an American, to see an ing one’s emotions is a healthy ing through the mall or down the to take a minute out of our self-
If you are not even sure of it authority figure, in our country way of life. Disrespect, however, sidewalk? How many times have absorption and realize the dete-
yourself, I am sure your words and in the rest of the world, is not an emotion. you made a mess somewhere on rioration of our morals. Number
and actions will display your mocked due to the fact that a fel- This insolent behavior is why campus, only to think it was jus- two, I don’t know about you, but
attitude towards everyone low student has not learned to I began to question today’s soci- tified because a custodian would I am reevaluating my attitude
around you. Then you will have respect those in authority. ety. It’s not only by the display pick up after you? towards people who are in
everyone wondering if your I do not view this as an issue of a disrespectful attitude These people deserve your authority.
arrogant behavior is reflective of political affiliation. This is not towards Bush, but towards peo- respect. I know that I have been Especially during a time of
of your parents’ poor child rear- a time to argue over which polit- ple many of us see on a daily rou- guilty of these careless actions terror within our country, dis-
ing or just pure ignorance. ical party is better. At a time of tine. at some point or another, playing disrespect towards Bush
In the wake of the terrorist such disparity, people will I don’t know about everyone because we are human and are and the government is revolting.
attacks on the World Trade undoubtedly disagree with else, but my parents taught me not perfect. But to come straight We, as Americans, cannot
Center and the Pentagon, Bush’s actions; it is impossible to it was pertinent to respect my out and disrespect our President lower ourselves to the standards
President George W. Bush was keep everyone happy. elders. Our elders have earned in such an uncalled-for manner of the terrorists that disrespect-
aired on television in Powell Thankfully, we live in the right to our respect. They and at such an inappropriate ed our nation on Sept. 11 by
Campus Center. Profanities America, a democratic society, have seen more of life than we time is distasteful. extending this contempt atti-
were angrily shouted from sev- where every citizen is allowed to have and most likely have If you think that I am wasting tude toward our president. ❍
eral students towards Bush as speak his or her mind and voice endured more hardships. finger strength on a matter such
COLUMN LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Literary parallels Alfred is your home too, clean it
Dear Editor: plates, gum wrappers, napkins not the responsibility of the per-
drawn to attacks However, I do think
This is an open letter to all stu-
dents attending school in the
and vomit strewn from the cen-
ter of downtown all the way up to
our house just before Hill Street.
manent residents of Alfred to
pick up after you.
You are adults. Act like adults.
BY CHARLIE CASPARIUS Village of Alfred. In spite of the fact that there are Use the trash containers provid-
Rowlandson made another good The permanent residents of numerous trash barrels all over ed by downtown or hold on to
WEB MANAGER
point in her literature. Alfred are proud of our little vil- downtown, we often see trash in trash until you find a trash con-
For the last two Fiat Lux During the days she was held lage. We have several wonderful a pile right next to a half-empty tainer, put your cigarette butts in
issues, I have been writing a hostage by the American agencies with hard-working peo- trash container. a proper container instead of
technology column, which Indians, she realized that even ple who are involved and commit- My husband and I try our best throwing them on the ground, try
brings to you my experiences so though everything in her life — ted to making Alfred a pleasant to pick up the trash as we stroll to prevent your drunken com-
you may learn from my mis- her friends, family and material and attractive place for students down to breakfast but the mali- panions from committing acts of
takes and successes. However, possessions — had been taken to spend their college years. ciously broken limbs from the property destruction. If you see
this week I think I am going to from her in the blink of an eye, After all, it will be your home, trees along the street are not ﬁx- someone destroying property,
write something a little differ- she still had life. Finally she as well as ours, for the next few able, nor are the petunias that report it.
ent. This week, I think I saw realized that material posses- years. I would ask that you were ripped out of the lovely We would like for students to
that those things are not really sions do not matter in the long please treat it as such. I am flower pots that the Alfred 21st feel like this is their home, too.
as important as we make them run. appalled at the trash that Century Group placed on Main Please treat it as such, show
out to be. I am sure every one of us has appears on the streets when the Street or the snapped off pickets some respect for it and take care
I am currently enrolled in the reevaluated how we run our students start rolling into town. from our neighbors’ fence. of it.
Early American Literature lives, realizing maybe we do not My husband and I go to the Jet I find it hard to believe that
class taught by Associate spend enough time with loved for breakfast every Saturday you would treat your own front Sincerely,
Professor of English Michael ones or worry too much when morning at 8 a.m. and find beer yard at home with such disre- Hope Zaccagni
McDonough, and this week we something goes wrong with our cans, plastic cups, cigarette packs spect or allow one of your friends Alfred, NY
have read a bit of a story from car or the computer network. I and butts, pizza boxes, paper to treat it that way either. It is
Mary Rowlandson’s captivity just want to remind everyone
novel, which she wrote after that in the long run, it doesn’t
matter.
S T U D E N T S ENATE U P D A T E
being taken hostage during the
So please, everyone throw
King Phillip’s War.
Rowlandson lost many loved
ones from the brutality of the
American Indians during one
away your score cards that keep
track of which fancy cars, com-
puters and other technological
AU inducts 26th Student Senate
gadgets you have, and hop back BY ALISON SAVETT would:
particular battle. She also had
her house stripped away and all into the real world. NEWS EDITOR —Need a valid U.S. Driver’s • There will be a diversity train-
Call your parents, your License for at least one year. ing session on Saturday Nov. 3,
other worldly possessions taken
friends, your family, and tell Alfred University inducted its Canadian licenses are also sponsored by Student Senate.
away from her in an instant; not
unlike those who still remain them how important they are to 26th Student Senate last accepted. AU Trustee Ruth Scott, who con-
buried in New York City. you. Wednesday, Sept. 19. Secretary —Students’ driving records ducts diversity training as a pro-
She was a Puritan, and her Don’t let today go by without Gretchen Schwerzler gave a brief must be relatively clean with a fession, will give the three-hour
beliefs were that everything in saying hello to someone who is and interesting history of AU. heavy inﬂuence on the past year’s session. This event is in accor-
this world happens because God important to you. Because like She stated that Senate was not history. dance to a resolution passed last
says it is supposed to happen. those people in New York City, only for senators but also for Other important information… semester. The resolution states
Now, I am not trying to tell any- and like Mary Rowlandson, you other students to come and voice —All driving infractions that the “Student Senate of
one that God preordained the never know when or why they their issues. “We strongly incurred in the University vehi- Alfred University ﬁnd unaccept-
tragedy in New York City; I will be taken from you. ❍ encourage student participa- cles will be the responsibility of able actions of violence, harass-
don’t believe it myself. tion.” Following is what took the driver. ment or discrimination perpe-
place at last week’s Senate meet- —15 passenger vans will only trated by individuals or groups
ing. hold nine people. on any other individual for any
• Powell Campus Center’s post- —In order to operate the vans, reason … Such acts will stand our
Join the Fiat Lux Mondays at ing policy: only on bulletin drivers must attend a drivers’ strongest condemnation.”
boards. All other flyers will be education orientation on how to • Past Student Senate commit-
taken down and returned to the drive the vans, which will be tees were eliminated. These com-
5:30 p.m. in the S.O.S. owners if possible. taught by a certified teacher mittees include fundraising, ren-
• University vehicles: from Alfred-Almond Central ovations and executive network
To drive them, a student School. planning. ❍
September 25, 2001 News / Features — Page 4 Fiat Lux
Hometown celebrity returns home & visits AU
AU OFFICE OF Oct. 4, Pullman will introduce see Pullman. Plans call for him The Hornell native, who serious stage roles, Pullman
COMMUNICATIONS the film for the evening and talk to conduct a session from 3 to 4 wanted to be a construction landed a number of comedy
about how it was made and his p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, in Nevins worker when he started college roles in films including
Actor/Producer Bill Pullman role in it. There’s a possibility, Theater during which the public at Delhi (NY) State College, Spaceballs, Sibling Rivalry,
will reprise an old role — said Dan Napolitano, director of will be invited to hear him became hooked on theater when The Serpent and the Rainbow,
Professor Pullman — when he Student Activities for Alfred speak about his career. he auditioned for a role in the Rocket Gibraltar, Cold Feet and
visits Alfred University as an University, that a new Pullman Also on Friday, the college’s production of The Bald Nervous Ticks, while also con-
artist-in-residence Oct. 4 and 5. film, Ignition, may have a spe- University will host a reception Soprano. tinuing roles in dramas like
During his residency, cial premiere on campus that and dinner beginning at 7 p.m. He switched to theater, Home Fires Burning,
Pullman will teach workshops night. in Powell Campus Center for received a bachelor’s degree Liebestraum, A League of Their
on acting and screenwriting to “I think it will be really excit- guests from the surrounding from Oneonta (NY) State Own and Crazy in Love.
AU Performing Arts and writ- ing for our students to talk with area. Seating will be on a first- College, and then earned a He continued working in the-
ing students and will also speak Pullman, then watch the film come, first-served basis. Master of Fine Arts degree in ater, primarily with the Los
to Associate Professor of and perhaps discuss it after- Tickets are $20 each and may be directing from the University of Angeles Theater Company,
Communications Robyn ward with him,” said Massachusetts at Amherst in with roles in Barrabas, All My
Goodman’s communications Napolitano. “That will add a 1979. Sons, Demon Wine and Control
class on how the media deal new perspective to the film for After graduation, he was Freaks.
with celebrities. the students, and perhaps a offered his first professional In 1993, he had roles in three
The writing workshop is lim- new appreciation for what an role: teaching in the theater major films, Sommersby,
ited to 50 students; those inter- actor does.” department at Montana State Sleepless in Seattle and Malice,
ested in attending are asked to “It would be a big deal in University at Bozeman. In as well as a role in a made-for-
contact Associate Professor of itself to get a name like Bill 1981, however, he gave up full- cable film, The Last Seduction,
English Susan Morehouse. The Pullman to visit Alfred, but this time teaching, deciding to try directed by John Dahl, a former
acting workshop has room for is an even greater deal because professional acting. He moved student of Pullman’s.
20 students, with Professor of he’s a local, and he’s doing so to New York City and worked a His film credits now number
Theatre Steve Crosby handling much,” said senior Kyle Torok. variety of jobs between audi- in excess of 30, and include lead-
sign-ups. “Other big names have just tions. His New York stage ing roles in While You Were
Pullman will meet with the trotted onto campus, given a appearances included a critical- Sleeping, Casper, Independence
campus community during a speech, said goodnight and ly acclaimed performance as Day, Lost Highway, The End of
Bergren Forum, a weekly gone their way,” said Torok. Wesley in Sam Shephard’s Violence and Zero Effect.
lunch-time series held “But Pullman is doing a lot Curse of the Starving Class. Pullman turned his consider-
Thursdays at 12:10 p.m. in more: premiering a film, teach- In 1985, he was offered a part able stage directing experience
Nevins Theatre and sponsored ing some acting workshops and in Nanataiwai for a three- to the screen with a new ver-
by the Division of Human giving a Bergren Forum lec- month stint in Los Angeles and sion of the classic western, The
Studies. His topic is “Tales from ture. That shows he is an acces- decided to try some film audi- Virginian.
Inside the Film Industry.” sible, everyday guy, despite purchased by contacting the tions. He made his debut as Pullman and his wife, Tamara
During the week of Pullman’s Hollywood fame.” University Relations office, Earl, a serial killer in the come- Hurwitz, are the parents of
visit, a series of his films will be While the residency is pri- (607) 871-2144. The dinner is co- dy, Ruthless People, in 1986, fol- three children: Maesa, Jack and
shown evenings in Nevins marily for Alfred University sponsored by the Wellsville and lowed by a role in The Louis. ❍
Theater, Powell Campus faculty and staff, there will be Hornell Chambers of Accidental Tourist.
Center. At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, opportunities for the public to Commerce. In contrast with his more
Laden was currently coordinat- Rasmussen stated that the sile to hit U.S. targets,” stated at least 2000 aircraft on 24 hour
…bin Laden ing efforts to mount an attack on
the United States, why wasn’t
U.S. should pressure Arab gov-
ernments to disrupt terrorist
Rasmussen. “The terrorist
attack reveals that this is not our
alert at any given time across the
United States. Today, there is
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE the U.S. better prepared? networks, give them help and biggest security threat. Better to less than 50.
When this question was posed to support their political opponents use missile defense shield fund- As a result of the tragedy that
coalitions with other terrorist Professor Gerald M. Steinberg, if they refuse. ing to clean up the damage in struck New York and
groups such as Egypt’s Al Jihad, director of the Program on “We must give potential ter- New York City, strengthen secu- Washington, the Pentagon has
Iran’s Hezbollah and Sudan’s Conflict Management and rorists an attractive alternative rity, ease the burden on the air- ordered dozens of military air-
National Islamic Front. Negotiation at Bar Ilan — being living participants in line and insurance industries, and craft to bases in the Persian Gulf
He is presumed to have ties to University in Ramat Gan, Israel, productive, democratic and sta- address other military spending region, thousands of military
Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman, an he responded, “American securi- ble Islamic societies,” needs.” reservists to active duty and
Egyptian cleric serving a life sen- ty intelligence failed at a fatal Rasmussen said. He believes that U.S. spending on strategic Naval vessels to the
tence for his “1995 conviction of a moment and should have been is the best defense against future forces has declined dramatically Mediterranean Sea. It is becom-
thwarted plot to blow up various able to detect the preparations. attacks. in the past years. “From 24 per- ing increasingly obvious that
New York landmarks,” stated Also, airport and airline security However if America decides to cent of the total Department of some sort of confrontation is at
CNN television. Two of Sheik was not taken seriously, allowing proceed, it is clear that better Defense budget in the mid-1960s, hand.
Rahman’s sons have since joined these hijackings to take place.” security measures need to be to seven percent in 1991, to less “I only hope that our intelli-
forces with bin Laden. Steinberg, considered an taken to protect the homeland. than three percent today,” gence is more thorough in identi-
In May of this year, four of bin expert in terrorism at the Begin- “President George Bush’s mis- according to a NATO Review fying the source of the attacks
Laden’s alleged followers were Sadat Center for Strategic sile defense shield is intended to publication. than they were in preventing the
convicted and sentenced to life in Studies in Israel, believes “there prevent a state from ﬁring a mis- Fifteen years ago there were attacks,” said Ostrower. ❍
prison for the 1998 attacks on is no doubt that Osama bin Laden
U.S. embassies in Kenya and
Tanzania.
Osama bin Laden has been
has declared war, and he is will-
ing and able to attack Americans
and others and to kill them in cold
Bin Laden may proﬁt from attacks
referred to as the bankroller of blood.” BY ALISON SAVETT The sales that are in question ducted in Germany, Switzerland
international terrorism, and He also stated that if the U.S. NEWS EDITOR are a wide array of transactions and England, along with other
experts in the field agree he wishes to “survive as a major involving reinsurance companies countries.
finances and organizes terrorist power in the world, it must A suspect in the recent terrorist — that is, insuring insurance The main problem the investi-
attacks. In 1999 he was placed on defend itself against such brutali- attacks, Osama bin Laden is now companies. gations will run into, stated a
U.S.’s FBI’s Ten Most Wanted ty.” thought to have possibly proﬁted Alfred University Professor of representative of National
Fugitive list, and a $5 million Gary B. Ostrower, mayor of from the assaults on Sept. 11. Accountancy Dan Acton told his Public Radio, is that as the U.S.
reward is currently being offered Alfred and professor of history Financial regulators around financial accounting class that begins to follow the trades
for information leading to his at AU, believes that the govern- the world are now beginning to the terrorists probably made a through certain banks overseas,
apprehension or conviction. ment will take immediate action investigate the possibility that million dollars off of short-selling they will not have full access to
Following the May 29 convic- to defend itself. the organizers of the attacks sold the market; they could have easi- records. This is because some
tion of four of his followers, the “I am quite certain there will short shares of companies they ly made more. banks are not allied with the U.S.
U.S. State Department cautioned be a military action directed expected would lose value after The main reason linking the AU Junior Bryan Minguez was
American citizens abroad of against not simply bin Laden, but the events took place. short sales of these companies to appalled by the thought that bin
increased risks of terrorism, and bases where the American gov- Short selling is a way of gain- bin Laden will help is that it Laden and his associates could
U. S. Embassies were put on ernment believes terrorists are ing from falling stock prices. It would indicate he had prior have “shorted” the stock market.
alert in several locations around being trained,” Ostrower said. occurs when investors sell bor- knowledge of the attacks. “It’s pretty horrifying to think
the world. Thomas Rasmussen, AU profes- rowed stock with the hopes that United States Securities and that he did all of this to make
The Washington Post reported sor of social sciences, believes the price will fall, allowing them Exchange Commissioner money. I guess this is really a
in June that U.S. intelligence had that the government should react to buy the shares again at a Harvey Pitt told The Wall Street double barrel for him—he killed
indications from two separate differently to the attacks waged lower price and pocket the mone- Journal, “We’ve heard those Americans, for whom his hatred
sources that an attack was by terrorists. tary difference. reports about terrorist involve- is immense, and he gained
planned on American soil. “The “American policy should not According to Reuters, U.S. ment in our markets … Our money. The thought of it all just
alert stemmed from intelligence focus on pursuing revenge or experts stated on Sept. 17 that enforcement division has been makes me so angry!”
gathering, including intercepted even justice, but on minimizing “Osama bin Laden and those looking into a variety of market Second year graduate student
electronic communications indi- the number of young Islamic men managing his multimillion-dollar actions that could be linked to Bellavia wasn’t too shocked. “It
cating that a U. S. target would willing to give their lives to caus- fortune are sophisticated enough these terrible acts, including the doesn’t surprise me — that’s
be attacked.” ing trouble for the American to have possibly profited in the subjects of those rumors.” what money makes people do,”
With every indication that bin imperialists,” he said. markets.” Investigations are being con- she said. ❍
Fiat Lux Features / News — Page 5 September 25, 2001
Univ. van policies change
BY ASHLEY BRENON David Peckham, interim direc- updated copy of the new motor
A & E EDITOR tor of the physical plant, pool driving rules and regula-
explained the mix up. The tire tions.
Clubs and sports teams are feel- was new and the right size, but it Several of the rules are consis-
ing more comfortable using was one load rating lower than tent with last year’s policy. Seat
Alfred University vehicles. The recommended, he said. belts and speed limits are still
reason isn’t the cushy seating.
Student concerns and a national
study regarding campus vehicle
safety at the end of last semester
prompted the University to take
The manufacturer simply made
a mistake when they sent the
order to the University and the
mechanics didn’t catch it before
they put the tire on, he said.
mandatory. Students still need a
valid driver’s license and current
student identification in order to
qualify as drivers. The number
and severity of a student’s dri-
WORLDNOTES
LOCAL
action. Since the accident, motor pool ving infractions determine his or
Over spring break last year the employees have changed the way her eligibility. The Miller Memorial Lecture on Ethical Issues in Medicine takes place
campus’ Habitat for Humanity they check in the parts that they One new regulation equips each tonight at 8 p.m. in Harder Hall.
group blew a tire, went into a spin receive to make sure they are vehicle with an emergency kit Speaking this year is Arthur Zucker, the director of the Institute for
and hit a guardrail while en route right. including jumper cables, ﬁrst aid Applied and Professional Ethics at Ohio University.
to Florida on a building trip. “Each part is entered on a log supplies and flares. Each vehicle His talk is titled “Genetics: New Medicine/New People” and will consid-
Just a few weeks later, the and the supervisor of the motor is also now registered with AAA. er the ethical, legal and social issues of the Human Genome Project.
National Highway Traffic Safety pool is more directly involved,” Another requires that groups • The Crandall Health Center has increased its ability to serve the AU
Administration (NHTSA) Peckham said. traveling 200 or more miles one community with the addition of a new doctor and nurse.
warned that 15 passenger vans, Another new policy requires a way have their faculty advisor Dr. Daniel Curtin, a 1998 graduate of the Georgetown University
those popular to transport four-hour interval between when with them. School of Medicine, recently ﬁnished his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital
University clubs and sports a van is dropped off by one group The ﬁnal change in policy states in Syracuse.
teams, are three times more like- and taken by another. This way that large vans are allowed no The author of several publications, his certiﬁcations include advanced
ly to roll over when carrying ten mechanics have time to investi- more than ten occupants, includ- cardiac life support and neonatal resuscitation.
or more passengers. gate any complaints and do a gen- ing the driver. Mary Gray received her RN diploma in 1973 and has been an active
President Charles Edmondson eral inspection. Jamie Ward, now a junior, drove nurse ever since. Her experience includes work in the maternity unit at
promised in April to do every- Regulations affecting van users the van involved in the Habitat St. James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, and experience in emergency cardiac
thing he could to make sure stu- directly are linked almost entire- for Humanity accident. care.
dents have total van safety. ly to the NHTSA study. “I think they are all good rules,” • The annual Global Awareness Roundtable series begins this Thursday
Although the cause of the acci- New regulations concerning said Ward “especially the fewer- at 7 p.m. in the Knight Club.
dent was not conﬁrmed, mechan- equipment, distance, supervision than-ten-people rule,” This week’s presentation is entitled “Overview of Latin American
ics at the Hunt Valley Sears and capacity are in place for stu- The difference the new van reg- Music” and will feature performers Laura Fuentes and Pedro Villagro,
Automotive Center in Hunt dent drivers. ulations will make is not one any- Chilean musicians.
Valley, Md. found that the blown Cassandra Shreve, physical one will notice, said Ward. The event, co-sponsored by ALANA, will be followed up with a Latin
right rear tire was not the class of plant clerk responsible for regis- “No one plans to get in an acci- American ﬁlm Sunday at 2 p.m. in Nevins Theater.
tire recommended for that van. tering student drivers, cited an dent,” she said. ❍
NATIONAL
Dozens of celebrities came out last Friday to participate in a nationally
Rescue Squad assists campus televised beneﬁt for victims of the terrorist attacks.
In a rare act of television cooperation, the event was aired simultane-
ously on many networks and cable stations, including ABC, CBS, NBC,
BY MELISSA DEBOLT are qualified EMTs, and the first make sure the scene is FOX, PBS, UPN, VH1, Comedy Central, MTV, BET and Lifetime.
STAFF WRITER other half undergo a four-week secure and then to assess the Stars participating in “America: A Tribute to Heroes” included Billy
training process along with situation. Once this has been Joel, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Neil Young and Julia Roberts.
As the result of the terrorist attending weekly meetings. In achieved, the responding mem- Mariah Carey made her ﬁrst appearance since a nervous breakdown in
attack on the World Trade addition to the minimum train- ber must then determine July.
Center, many Americans, par- ing, students who are a part of whether the situation is treat- The September 11 Fund run by the United Way will receive the funds
ticularly those who live in New the AU Rescue Squad may also able with the available raised from the beneﬁt.
York, have found themselves opt to seek additional training resources or whether hospital- • Jurors in Texas last week deliberated the case of a woman accused of
transfixed on images of the as an EMT or in CPR. The ization is required. drowning her ﬁve children.
heroic efforts of policemen, fire- University reimburses the cost If the injured parties are not The jury must decide whether Andrea Yates, 37, is competent to stand
fighters and emergency techni- of additional training if done seen to be in peril of losing their trial in the drowning deaths.
cians in Manhattan. through the AU Rescue Squad lives, then a medical release The 11 women and one man of the jury must decide based on two crite-
Alfred itself experienced its organization, according to form is legally required for the
ria: whether she has the ability to consult with counsel and whether she
own trauma as a slew of motor Aaron Hydrick and Mike responding party to continue
understands the charges against her. If declared competent, Yates will
vehicle accidents drew the Middleton, captains of Rescue with any medical treatment.
then face a separate trial to determine her guilt.
attention of many students to Squad. Despite the responsibility
She allegedly drowned each of her ﬁve young children in a bathtub
the risks they face on a daily If a medical emergency situa- and focus that is required to be
while her husband was at work.
basis. In those accidents that tion should occur on campus, a medical technician, most of
occurred, Emergency Medical depending on proximity either the members of the AU Rescue INTERNATIONAL
Technicians played an impor- the AU Rescue Squad or Alfred Squad do not find that it inter-
The latest computer headache spread quickly in Europe last week,
tant role, as they did in New University Security will be the feres with their social or acade-
infecting thousands of computers there.
York City. first to arrive on the scene. mic lives.
From 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. every “The type of people who are The Nimda worm, which has shown signs of weakening in the U.S. and
The Alfred University Asia, has spread quickly because it has multiple avenues to infect.
Rescue Squad is Alfred’s own night, there is always a team of responsible enough to maintain
three people “on call” to handle this type of volunteer commit- The worm spreads through email and also attacks vulnerable servers
response team to medical emer-
any situations that should arise. ment don’t have trouble acade- and Web sites. Nimda spreads so rapidly that it takes up computer
gencies. A total of 28 AU stu-
It is legally required that at mically,” said Hydrick. resources, slowing down computer and Internet usage.
dents make up the AU Rescue
least one of the three persons Alfred University Rescue • Ethnic Albanians in Macedonia could see greater rights under newly
Squad, and they are trained to
that are on call is a qualified Squad meets weekly on proposed constitutional changes.
handle emergency situations.
EMT. Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Three of 15 proposed reforms have passed the parliament. One, regard-
All participation is on a volun-
The role of the responding Powell Campus Center. ❍ ing the Orthodox Church, failed the vote.
tary basis.
AU Rescue Squad member is to Macedonian politicians agreed to changes in exchange for a surrender
At least half of the members
of weapons from Albanian rebels.
Numerous activities on tap for AU Homecoming weekend
BY MINDY BAKER against the Hartwick College Hawks, the Zero Year Lantz, assistant professor of strings, who will most like-
STAFF WRITER Reunion party, a carillon recital, Hollybrick Squares, ly be in the center square. The winner of the game will
another performance of The House of Blue Leaves and receive a new mountain bike.
Alfred University’s 2001 Homecoming will be underway another free movie. Also, don’t forget that celebrity Bill At the same time, the chili cook off will be underway.
Oct. 5 and 6. So what are this year’s events going to be? Pullman will be around the campus. This will be the first time that Homecoming has includ-
Homecoming Chair Katie Blume has helped organize Blume revealed that Saturday’s movie will probably ed a chili cook off. All taste testers will vote, and the
many exciting events. “There’s something for every- be The Fast and the Furious. Free admission will be winner will receive a gift certificate to the Li’l Alf. Vice
one,” she said. obtained by wearing Alfred apparel, or purple and gold President of Student Senate Matthew Washington rec-
Schedules are available at the Powell Campus Center colors. ommends turning in your chili recipe as soon as possible
mailroom; also, final weekend schedules and tickets to Blume expects Alumnipalooza to turn out well. The to Jonna Anne, executive chef in the Powell Dining
the Tailgate 2001 and the Zero Year Reunion Party will most exciting aspect perhaps will be performances from Hall.
be available Oct. 5 at the Information Desk. bands composed of alumni. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at
Friday’s events include a sports Hall of Fame ban- Director of Student Activities Dan Napolitano is the football game, so be sure to attend, and don’t forget
quet, a free showing of a Bill Pullman film, Performing especially looking forward to Hollybrick Squares and to invite your family and friends!
Arts’ The House of Blue Leaves, Pirate Theater and the chili cook off. Hollybrick Squares is the Alfred ver- If you would like to help with the homecoming com-
comedian Brad Lowery. sion of Hollywood Squares. Nine AU faculty members mittee, you can contact Blume via e-mail. Meetings are
Saturday’s events include Alumnipalooza, the will appear in the front windows of the Brick, including Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. in the Li’l Alf. It’s not too late
Tailgate 2001 party, an Alfred Saxons football game Darryl Conte, assistant dean of students, and Lisa to help out, and no experience is necessary. ❍
September 25, 2001 News / Features — Page 6 Fiat Lux
Alfred community gathers for candlelight vigil
BY ASHLEY BRENON The group nearly filled Academic Alley before
A & E EDITOR stretching out in pairs and threes on the sidewalk in
front of Bartlett, Cannon and Barresi Hall.
The Women’s Issues Coalition and Student A few students noticed the silhouette of a
Senate led the community across campus from the woman in the third floor hall window of Barresi
paved courtyard outside of Powell Campus Hall. She held her palm to the glass as the group
Center’s second ﬂoor entrance to Hairpin Turn in passed by.
a candle light vigil at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. Young, leading the group with Riena, recounted
12 to remember the victims of the World Trade the rush of emotion each felt as they looked back to
Center disaster and related events. see the trail of candles and dim faces stretching out
“The vigil provided an outlet for people to behind them.
grieve, come together and find solace in each Once at Hairpin, the group encircled nearly the
other,” said Angie Young, WIC president. entire mowed area.
As the crowd of about 200 gathered and lit Laurie DeMott, the University’s Interfaith
their candles, a low murmur resounded. Young Advisor, introduced a moment of silence. “What
and Liz Reina, Student Senate president, stood on happened yesterday was real,” said DeMott. “But
the steps leading to Powell’s third floor entrance this light is real, too. This grass is real. We are real.
to address the group. Hold on to that,” she said.
Young began with a welcome. The vigil, she After a few moments, Young thanked the partic-
said, served several purposes. Although the pri- ipants for showing their support and invited them
mary goal was to honor the victims, WIC and to stay at Hairpin as long as they liked.
Senate wanted to encourage students to find a While half of the crowd blew out their candles
few peaceful moments within the chaos of the past PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT and drifted quietly off, the other half clustered into
several hours and support one another. WIC and Student Senate sponsored a candlelight vigil the day after the attacks. small groups to sing or listen to solemn patriotic
Individually each candle creates a small light, she songs.
said, but together, they light up this whole place. students look to each other to relight candles extin- Young acknowledged the success of the event, while
Reina, a New York City area resident, expressed her guished by the breeze. warning about the future.
gratitude to the Alfred community for their support dur- A few students carried two or three candles to repre- “I urge people to give blood, give clothing, give any-
ing this particularly difficult time. Several of her family sent people that wanted to attend the vigil, but couldn’t. thing they can to help the victims,” said Young. “It isn’t
members were in New York City at the time of the attack. With the sound of shufﬂing feet rose voices in a small over.” ❍
Just before beginning the walk, Young suggested that group singing “Amazing Grace.”
PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT
Students wait their turn at the Red Cross blood drive. News of the terrorist attacks brought many would-be
donors to the Knight Club.
Timeline of Terror Tuesday PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT
September 11 Events
Professor of Biology Brad Bowden certainly has something to smile
about: the Red Cross Blood Drive drew in so many students, donors had
to be turned away.
9:03 a.m. — A Boeing 767, United
Airlines Flight 175 from Boston,
crashes into the second tower of the 9:21 a.m. — The Port 9:43 a.m. — A hijacked Boeing
WTC. The ﬂight has 56 passengers Authority of NYC & 757, American Airlines Flight
and 9 crewmembers. NJ closes all bridges 77, crashes into the Pentagon.
and tunnels in the The plane has 58 passengers and
8:45 a.m. — A hijacked Boeing 767, area. 6 crewmembers.
American Airlines Flight 11 out of
Boston, crashes into the north tower 9:40 a.m. — The 9:47 a.m. —
of the World Trade Center. The FAA stops all ﬂight Bush departs
ﬂight has 81 passengers and 11 operations in the from Florida.
crewmembers aboard. U.S. for the ﬁrst
time in history.
8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. — The White
House is evacuated.
9:30 a.m. — President
Bush announces from
Sarasota, FL., “The coun-
try has suffered an appar-
9:17 a.m. — The FAA shuts down NYC airports. ent terrorist attack.”
Fiat Lux A & E — Page 7 September 25, 2001
REVIEW
Performamces highlight faculty/staff talents
BY JALAL CLEMENS Guys and Dolls, as she seemed to
STAFF WRITER suffer from a mysterious ailment
that developed only during the
During the Faculty Recital put piece and which kept the audi-
on by the Division of Performing ence laughing.
Arts students and parents were Adjunct Instructor in Music
shown, as is the case every year Peter O’Connor delivered the
here at Alfred University, just ever popular “Take Five” by Paul
how skilled the performing arts Desmond which received hushed
faculty is. enthusiastic recognition as soon
The recital started out with a as he began to play.
moving statement about the A masterful performance was
week’s events by Chair of also given by Becky Prophet,
Performing Arts Stephen Crosby professor of theatre, that remi-
under a red white and blue light- nisced quite a bit of some mother-
ing background which was fol- in-laws. Prophet also recited a
lowed by a vibrant performance short poem titled “Hug of War”
on the marimba by Edward by Shel Silverstein in light of the
Wadin, director of bands. terrorist acts of Tuesday, which
The guitar pieces played by touched every person in the audi-
Adjunct Instructor in Music ence and received a tremendous
Matthew Slotkin and Lecturer in round of applause.
Music Ben Howard seem to send The evening was topped off
the audience to another realm with an excellent duet between
that was somewhere between Buckwalter on the piano and
fantasy and reality. Wadin on the bassoon.
Associate Professor of Voice Each piece that was played,
and Chorus Luanne Crosby, sung and spoken in the recital
along with University carried not only the faculty’s skill
Carillonneur Laurel Buckwalter but also a great deal of their emo-
and Assistant Professor of tions showing their love for their
Strings Lisa Lantz, delivered a profession and their unity with
PHOTO BY LUIS VASQUEZ beautiful piece by Strauss and the audience as fellow Americans
Lecturer in Music Ben Howard performs on his guitar at the Faculty Recital in Holmes Auditorium. The event was then followed up with the comic following that week’s tragic
a part of the Family Weekend festivities. piece “Adelaide’s Lament” from events. ❍
REVIEW
Karamaﬁl brings ethnic delights to Knight Club
BY TIM INTHIRAKOTH group.
STAFF WRITER The trademark of the music
was its liveliness and energy. At
The Alfred University student one point during the concert,
body was exposed to a culture a members of the audience
world away at SAB’s Sept. 15 sprang to their feet and began
Coffeehouse in the Knight Club. to dance. Most of the initial
The Balkan folk group dancers were Bulgarian them-
Karamafil exhibited traditional selves. They demonstrated the
music from various parts of traditional dances and taught
Bulgaria and Macedonia. other audience members who
SAB member Mechele Evans did not know the dances. Soon
said Karamafil actually was people of all different back-
requested by a folk dance group grounds joined in and danced
on campus to come and enter- together around the room.
tain. The concert showcased not
The members of Karamafil only Bulgarian and Macedonian
not only played traditional music but their distinctive cul-
Balkan music, but also dressed tures as well. People of
up in traditional Balkan cloth- Bulgarian descent and non-
ing. Bulgarian descent were able to
In between the songs the enjoy the performance equally.
group members took turns Student Lacey Holmes felt
explaining certain stories the “the concert was really educa-
songs were about and gave the tional and informative as well as
audience members a bit of a entertaining.”
music lesson as well. Audience Karamafil successfully broke
members walked away with sto- through cultural barriers and
ries of mothers giving their gave the Knight Club audience
sons advice on love and names quality entertainment at the PHOTO BY LUIS VASQUEZ!
of some of the traditional musi- same time. ❍ Balkan folk group Karamaﬁl exhibits traditional music and dress during their coffeehouse performance.
cal instruments used by the
1:04 p.m .— Bush speaks from Barksdale Air Force Base
in Louisiana, telling the nation that appropriate security 5:20 p.m. —
10:05 a.m. — The 10:13 a.m .— The measures have been taken. He asks the nation to pray Building 7 of
south tower of the UN is evacuated. 10:53 a.m. — NYC may- for those killed and wounded in the attacks. He says, the WTC com-
WTC collapses. oral primary election is “Make no mistake, the United States will hunt down and plex collapses.
postponed. punish those responsible for these cowardly acts.”
10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
10:28 a.m. — The WTC’s
10:10 a.m. — A portion of north tower collapses.
the Pentagon collapses. A 4:10 p.m. — WTC
Boeing 757. United 1:27 p.m. — Bush building 7 is
Airlines Flight 93, crashes declares a state of reported on ﬁre.
in Somerset County, PA. emergency in D.C.
September 25, 2001 News — Page 8 Fiat Lux
…Binns-Merrill the PVG Center will hold some
modern glass pieces as well as
studios, but also to be able to
show videos to students.”
for example — will be back
online by January. So by
…Bus Hijack
CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE pieces that show the technologi- Binns-Merrill will give “us some January, the art part of Binns- CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
cal advances in glass. enhanced capabilities in terms Merrill will be fully up and run-
School of Ceramics with their “Binns-Merrill will have a col- of how we look at technology,” ning,” he predicted. Pentagon and, now, the recent
needs or questions. lection of artists and engineers Thompson believed. The opening of the building hijacking.
For this reason, Gordon said working together. We’ll have The opening will also allow will have an affect on admis- Junior Andrea Sanyshyn
Binns-Merrill Hall “will become artistic displays as well as engi- for the return of some ceramic sions and on the communication expressed concern about travel-
the headquarters of the College neering displays. So, it will be art programs that had to be cut between the private and public ing students, “You would think
[of Ceramics].” the focal point for the College of during the remodeling. “We sectors. less students and parents would
The new technology being Ceramics, which is unique in the have not been able to offer as Gordon said, “I think there are be traveling in and out of Alfred
installed in the building will country — if not the world — many of the [Liberal Arts and opportunities for growth both by means other than driving
make it a high-tech, yet com- where you have engineering Sciences] pottery and sculpture in our undergraduate as well as themselves. People have to sec-
fortable, work environment. and art together, which is nor- courses — some of those cours- graduate programs, particular- ond guess if they do want to fly
Air conditioning was installed mally not the case,” noted es that we do for students in the ly if we can do a better job of or take a bus.”
in Binns-Merrill Hall in the Gordon. University community. We’re combining our talents across Overall, the students who
recent renovation, along with “All of [the professors really looking forward to being the public and private sectors, were interviewed seem to
state-of-the-art ventilation sys- University-wide] are trying to able to start offering those which I think [President express that they do feel safe at
tems that surpass health and understand just what we can do courses back again. That’s going Charles Edmondson] has set Alfred, regardless of Sunday
safety codes for the labs. with this new technology and to be a big change for us,” out to do, and I’m all in favor of night’s hijacking.
Classrooms have all been ren- how it will help us in our class- remarked Thompson. it.” Sanyshyn concluded by say-
ovated and equipped with the rooms teaching,” said Varner. As far as when Binns-Merrill “We really think that what we ing, “Alfred is still one of the
latest technology and quality He cautioned, “you don’t want Hall will be completely open, an do here has to be aimed at our safest places I could ever think
furniture. Left-handed students to get side-tracked by the tech- exact date is still up in the air. future students as much as our of being.” ❍
will appreciate new tables and nology. You want to get to the Varner said that it is starting current students,” supported
chairs instead of the old seats point where it really helps what to open up, “not with all the Thompson. That made admis-
that favored right-handed indi-
viduals.
Varner, who teaches classes
in microscopy, said that the way
you’re trying to do.”
Thompson agreed about the
need and desire for new tech-
nology. He said, “we have really
technology in place … but the
technology is going to be there
very quickly.”
Thompson named some goals
sions, recruitment and reten-
tion important issues in this
renovation project.
The renovation of Binns-
Fiat
the new labs are set up is going
to provide for a more effective
learning environment.
For ceramic engineering and
materials science, there will be
maximized our technology pro-
files … in all of these facilities
so that they are internet-con-
nected. That will extend their
capacity to be used not just as
for when programs would
begin. “Some of our sculpture
facilities and some of our stu-
dent spaces that are in the base-
ment and subbasement — neon,
Merrill Hall “benefits all of us;
and at the end of the day, it ben-
efits all of Alfred University,”
observed Thompson. ❍
Lux
a few significant additions to
Binns-Merrill Hall. Gordon said
there will be an entire wing set
up for advanced X-ray diffrac-
tion research, headed by
Assistant Professor of
Materials Science Scott
Misture.
The Schein Joseph
International Museum of
Ceramic Art will have a tempo-
rary home for several years in
Binns-Merrill Hall while its per-
manent home in the vacant
building next to the Saxon Inn
is being remodeled.
After the museum moves out
of Binns-Merrill Hall, the Paul
Vickers Glass Center will move
out of its temporary home in
Binns-Merrill Hall and take its
place.
Director of Statutory
Administration Carol Wood said
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Fiat Lux A & E / Features — Page 9 September 25, 2001
REVIEW Record labels attempt to
thwart copying with software
AU produces eclectic CD BY MICHAEL LARSON
THE VISTA
recorded music in the U.S.,
blames piracy for a portion of
BY MICHAEL TOPP Bari Koral is a female singer U. CENTRAL OKLAHOMA this loss.
CIRCULATIONS MANAGER with a sweet voice that is sooth- Hackers claimed to have
ing even as she declares that (U-WIRE) EDMOND, Okla. — Major found a loophole in SafeAudio
The Student Activities Board you’re going to “need me when record labels have begun test- and have written a program to
has just released the preview I’m gone.” She has a pain in her ing SafeAudio, a new product counter it.
album of songs and performers to voice much like Alanis designed to prevent music pira- A hacker known as
come to Alfred this fall semester. Morissette, but somehow comes cy, throughout Europe and the DoMiN8toR from cdfreaks.com
The disc, Routes, is a compila- off more soothing and less angry. United States. said, “Although SafeAudio is
tion of the musicians, poets and It is a very nice track. Hillary Rosen, president and rather easy to bypass, I think
entertainers that will grace our One of the funniest tracks is by CEO of the Recording Industry Macrovision can already market
campus. Alfred’s own Unsuspected. This Association of America (RIAA), it as a success as it seems a lot
The CD opens traditionally as Alfred University character, a.k.a. Greg Slingluff, said, “Many in the music com- of record companies have
The Gifted Children provide Routes has a lyrical ability that is quite munity are concerned about the adopted the technology.”
their interpretation of the AU interesting and is showcased on continued use of CD-Rs. Nearly “Macrovision only exists
Alma Mater. It is a strange and his track “A Haircut No More.” one out of two customers sur- because there are people like us
psychedelic sounding piece. The He has a catchy and very veyed downloaded music in the that like to backup their music.
band is also on the second track Acey is political and very spite- memorable way of rapping. It is past month, and nearly 70 per- Thinking of that, they should be
with “Contact Lens Family ful, yet with a wit and charm he unlike anyone that is currently cent burned the music they very happy with us,”
Tree” which has a scratchy sound spouts his discontent. This is an on the market. The only song I downloaded.” DomiN8toR said.
to it and is incredibly short. interesting poetry reading. have ever heard close to his style The product’s creator, Hackers have also bypassed
Track three is a mix by DJ Beggarman is a Dave is “Shaniqua,” by little T. Don’t Macrovision, describes several of Macrovision’s other
React. It has a nice beat, some Matthews-sounding band with a compare Unsuspected to other SafeAudio as a software-based products, which protect CD-
interesting sound effects and a fun attitude. Madison Greene emcees; he’s in a category all to form of audio copy protection ROMs and video games.
futuristic feel. There is a mix of has a tribal sound with chanting his own. for music on their corporate When asked whether the
Limp Bizkit and cross fading of and drumming, much like Rusted Right after this newcomer to web page. hacker’s bypass of SafeAudio
some of DJ Lethal’s pieces. Root. Their song “Tribal Call” the music scene and world of hip- SafeAudio works by inserting was illegal, Dr. Thomas Guild,
“Check, check, check. Check out has a very nice beat and a rush of hop is the godfather of the beat- small distortions into commer- attorney and associate profes-
my melody” This is one of the energy. Track eight is a nice box and sidekick to Slick Rick, cial audio CDs. The company sor of business, said,
most dynamic melodies on the Spanish song. It has an elegance Doug E. Fresh. “Come Again” is said these clicks and pops are “Technology outstrips law. As
record. and sexy sound as Laura a very energetic song where inaudible. for legal or illegal, this is gray
Poetry is also represented as Fuentes y Calicanto sings a bal- Fresh does call and response These distortions trick the area, and things could probably
Taalam Acey shouts the plight of lad called “El Macetero.” with the crowd. This is part of CD recording software which is go either way.”
black Americans and how in his Track 11 is notable, as it is his trademark and was show- responsible for encoding MP3s The “fair use” section of copy-
opinion “a college degree has very upbeat. Big D and the Kid’s cased when he performed here or burning duplicate CDs into right law says small segments
become too much of a commodi- Table sing in a neo-punk manner last January. It was a very cre- thinking the disk has been dam- of books, periodicals, and musi-
ty.” On track four he speaks of a very lively song, “Can’t be ative way to end the album. aged, causing it to abort the cal compositions may be repro-
underprivileged gloating while Caught.” It has the vigor of If you want to know what is process. duced for personal use or educa-
the poor struggle to succeed and youth and rebellion that many happening on campus, pick up a The dollar value of all shipped tional use.
are unable to help each other. would ﬁnd very moving. copy of Routes, SAB’s newest music products dropped from Mark Hanebutt, associate
CD with tracks from great per- $6.2 billion at mid-year 2000 to professor of journalism and an
formers that will be in Alfred $5.9 billion at mid-year 2001 — attorney, said fair use involves
S K Y D I V E soon.
It is available at the
Information Desk in Powell
a 4.4 percent decrease.
The number of total units
shipped during the same period
only excerpts, and not the full
product.
“If you want another copy of
TANDEM Campus Center. Even if you decreased by 9.4 percent. the CD, you’d better go buy it,”
don’t like all the music on the CD The RIAA, which represents he said.
I’m sure you will find at least a over 700 record labels, and Jason Hood, senior social
few tracks to be enjoyable. ❍ whose members manufacture or studies education major, said
distribute over 90 percent of that he owns nearly 300 store-
Finger Lakes bought CDs.
“I like to create my own CDs
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PRICES! The technology also bars con-
sumers who purchased MP3
FIFTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE! players from converting their
CDs into the digital form
WANTED: REPRESENTATIVES required for playback.
James Murati, junior history
AND ORGANIZATIONS, EARN and photography major, said, “I
think the record industry is
TOP $$$ going too far to protect its
‘copyright.’ In an age of technol-
ogy, it’s hard to make sure the
Fair Use Act is enforced, but
WANTED for you’ve got to give the consumer
the benefit of the doubt.”
Matt Fondren, sophomore
2001/2002 FALL/WIN- music major, said, “I don’t care,
I can get my music from the
Internet anyway.”
TER SEASON “We used to take records, dub
them into mix tapes and throw
them in our car stereos,” Hood
Dance Instructors & said.
“I don’t see how this is any
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David helps out campus Shopping is scary Observations
ing, and when asked to dance
(and I truly hate to dance), I
much you can do. I guess you’re on
W h a t unlucky to be paired with someone Dear Insecure: I think it’s fair to say
could say, “Sorry, miss, but I’ve
w o u l d so inconsiderate who’s clearly that this girl dislikes you, but how stuff got no feet. Can’t dance on
stumps, you know!” rather
never been taught to compromise. can you say that you don’t know
David Do? than, “Sorry, miss, but I’m
Buy some earplugs, and get to why? She’s jealous! I don’t know BY KYLE TOROK
hideous.”
sleep when you feel like it. whether she wants him back or CAMPUS OBSERVER Shoe stores have a special
BY DAVID FOGELMAN I think you should agree with not, but she deﬁnitely wants his
section for size 14 and over —
ADVICE COLUMNIST his stance, but don’t tiptoe around attention, and right now you have
I truly hate shopping for Freak Town, I call it — which
like he owns the place, though. If most of it. First, you need to make are all coincidentally reject
clothes.
Dear David: I live in a freshman the room is half his, then the other sure he knows how you feel about shoes. They’re the dorky all-
We’re four weeks into the
residence hall, and I’m having a half is yours. Don’t forget that. If him. school year, so by now we’re fin- white cross-trainers your father
problem with my inconsiderate he’s entitled to watch the news at Next, it’s important to remem- ished with the “back to school” wears, only twice as big. I’ve
roommate, and I could use your midnight, why can’t you watch at ber not to respond to her hatred fashion show: people strutting tried them on before, and they
advice. 7:30 in the morning? Also, he’s with anger of your own. If she’s around in their new boots, feel a lot like moon boots.
He doesn’t have his ﬁrst class made it clear that you should both hateful and mean, and he no longer skirts, shirts, sweaters, jeans They’re heavy and awkward,
till way after me, and my ﬁrst be able to do what you want in dates her, that should tell you that and so forth. which makes it difficult to walk,
class of the day is usually at 8:20 your room. I think you should pick he values more even-tempered I did not participate in this turn or even fall over. I don’t
a.m., and I try to wake up by 7:30 up some new hobbies, like building women as romantic interests. Let year’s school shopping know how Shaquille O’Neal
for breakfast. He doesn’t really model cars, Tae Bo, or a musical her continue to be mean to you escapades, and I never plan to manages to move in his shoes,
have too much homework, either, instrument. The tuba seems like a while you continue not to react, again. For me, it’s a very painful but I bet it has something to do
so he’s constantly watching televi- good choice. and things will work out ﬁne. experience. So painful, in fact, with not being a skinny geek. I
sion. Between the news, that I am not going on to gradu- should try that sometime.
SportsCenter, and Nick at Nite, Dear David: I’m having a problem Interesting Quote of the Week: ate school, simply to avoid Depressing as that special
he’s always watching till at least 1 with my boyfriend, and I need “The difference between ‘involve- “back to school” shopping. section is, I actually prefer it to
a.m., and usually much later. I your help. He is still very friendly ment’ and ‘commitment’ is like an That’s the excuse I gave my asking clerks for assistance.
need my sleep, so I’ve asked him to with his ex-girlfriend, and I’m not eggs-and-ham breakfast: the parents, and so far, it seems to “Excuse me, but do you have
wear headphones or turn off the jealous at all. It’s just that she chicken was ‘involved’ — the pig have worked. Suckers. this in a size 14?” I ask the
tube, but he says that I can’t tell really doesn’t like me, and she was ‘committed’.” You see, I am proportioned clerk.
him what to do because “he’s pay- makes little effort to hide it. She’s — Unknown much like a giraffe: long, skinny “A size … 14?” he replies
ing for half the room.” I’m really always very cold and rude to me, arms and legs, small torso, six- nervously. “Ha … ha ha … uh,
at a loss. What should I do? and I don’t know why. I don’t want David Fogelman’s “What Would foot long neck and a big, fat yeah, just let me go back in the
—Always Tired to force him to choose between us, David Do?” column is a regular head. Now, add size 14 feet, and stock room and check. Heh.”
because he thinks very highly of feature in the Fiat Lux. Questions you’ve got an accurate idea of Then, I wait around until I
Dear Always Tired: It always makes her, but I really don’t like her, and can be sent to him by e-mail at my body shape. As you might hear he and his cronies laughing
me sad to hear when someone she makes me very uncomfort- fogelmdj@alfred.edu or at Powell imagine, clothing such a freak- raucously, or I see the door
comes to college and has room- able. How can I deal with her? Box 759. ❍ ish body is a difficult task. Each open a crack, and see several
mate trouble. There’s really not —Insecure and Mad as Hell trip to mall clothiers and shoe eyes watching me anxiously.
stores are painful and harrow- “Check it out, Thad, that’s
ing, full of rejection and sales the guy who wants size 14
Fiat Funnies clerks’ cruel, mocking laughter.
I can never hit the discount
racks when I shop. I learned
shoes. What should I tell him?”
“Why can’t he shop at some
Freak Town with the other sub-
quite early that those clothes humans, and leave us in peace?”
Desperation Mike Hansen, CCI are for “normal” people. I need Sometimes clerks are insult-
a 34” inseam, so pants with a ing right to my face. That’s why
32” inseam would only serve me I always steer clear of sporting
when I’m rafting down the goods stores. A clerk once sug-
Mississippi with Huck, and gested that — no joke — if I
Aunt Polly ain’t about to let was dissatisfied with their
that happen again. selection of moon boot-grade
Buying pants was very frus- cross-trainers, I should try the
trating until I stopped growing. snowshoe or canoe depart-
Like computer software, my ments. I might find something
pants would be outdated every there to fit my needs. Of course,
few months, and I’d need to I had a witty and scathing reply
upgrade. In high school, it loaded and ready, and let him
seems like I was shopping for have it: “Shut up, I hate you!”
pants every week. The clerks The other suggestion I got
must have thought I had some from a clerk was to drive to the
weird obsession. nearest clown college and see if
“Check it out, Thad, there’s they could hook me up with
that guy with the pants addic- some shoes. I was insulted, of
tion. What should I tell him?” course, but I checked it out any-
“Why can’t he just get that way. And I must say, despite
monkey off his back?” the minimal traction, the eye-
I especially hate shopping jarring red color and the
for shoes. Ohh, shoes, my eter- squeakers in the toes, these are
nal nemesis! I am of the firm the most comfortable shoes I
belief that I would generally be have ever owned.
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Fiat Lux A & E — Page 11 September 25, 2001
REVIEW
Geggy takes you Into the Oh
BY JASON PILARZ
MANAGING EDITOR
Perhaps one of the more musically
compelling albums since
Radiohead’s Kid A is one that
could slip by unnoticed in the back-
ground.
Geggy Tah’s Into the Oh is an
amalgam of lush soundscapes and
faraway vocals that create an
almost transcendent mood for the Geggy Tah
listener. Into the Oh
After an opening of the percus- EMD/Virgin
sive and spoken word “Goodnight
to the Machine,” the disc gets and electronic effects that mask its
going with the up tempo “One true message. The great question
Zero.” An understated electronica of the meaning of life is pondered
beat underscores the theme of the in the lines: “Do you know why we
lure of computers and all things all are here?/Is it to love or live in
digital. fear of/all of the bad.”
“Holly Oak” is a soothing lyrical Ideas of whether we will be
journey about the changes that remembered when we are gone
occur over time, both in humans are addressed in “Special
and in oak trees: “We carved our Someone.” Vocalist Tommy Jordan
names/Forever eternity/But as asks, “Can you camp and leave no
our hearts/And names distort/As trace?” while also pondering the
the oak grows.” question of ever ﬁnding that “spe-
The disc is styled to be easy-lis- cial someone.”
tening, as the music is relaxing and “Sweat” is a strong, pulsating
can easily slip into the background beat with seductive lyrics. With
of a situation. the lines “Sweat is the perfume of
Yet Into the Oh’s greatest power lovers/Sweat is the best perfume,”
is derived when the listener is able what is normally a pungent scent is
to sit back and simply contemplate seen in a more positive light.
the album. The theme of love of continued
The general feel of the CD in “Love is Alone,” when ideas of
reminds the listener of an informal love and loneliness are considered.
conversation with friends over a Eventually, love pervades all, as
cup of coffee: laid-back and relax- “Love is deeper than
ing, yet forceful at the same time. loneliness/Love is nature at its
Yes, beneath its calm grooves best.”
Into the Oh does contain gripping Geggy Tah consists of Jordan,
lyrical messages. Greg Kurstin on the piano and var-
In “Dumb Submarine” the ques- ious electronic instruments and
tion is asked, “If this is the age Pamelia Stickney on bass and
of/Communication/How come I theremins. Many songs are writ-
feel lost/In isolation?” ten solely by Jordan, with Kurstin
The ﬂourishing melodies and collaborating on a few.
thoughtful vocals of the song com- Into the Oh is the third effort
bine to paint a scene of a mind from Geggy Tah. Earlier albums
alone, which eventually discovers include Sacred Cow and their PHOTO BY PHOTO EDITOR CHUCK BRITT
that “two is devotion.” debut, the aptly titled Grand Hilby performs for the Harder Hall audience. The juggler and acrobat appeared on campus as part of the
“Space Heater” features a lay- Opening. ❍ events scheduled for Parents’ Weekend.
ered sound of percussion, piano
September 25, 2001 WALF Program Guide — Page 12 Fiat Lux
WALF Fall 2001 Program Guide the best mainstream out there. A fruitful mix of jazz, funk, al discussion on world matters
Monday fusion and all that lies in that influence life on campus. 12:00a.m.—2:00a.m.
12:15pm—2:15pm between. Just sit back and get Andrew Connelly & Miguel
Mike Hansen ready to feel the groove. 10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. Gonzalez
8:00 a.m.—10:15a.m. “Unbalanced Chemicals” Gabe Fersch “Caga! O Reventa!”
Melissa Mayo Obese techno music and random 2:15p.m.—4:00p.m. "Extra Virgin Radio" With its twin heart resting in
“Random Eclectica” techno rock mixed together, Miles Nielsen I will dive into the world of new both England and Spain, Caga!
Don’t make any predictions baked, then seasoned with “Seal of Ramilon” (virgin, if you will) music, O Reventa! lives up to its name
about this show, because you alterna-geek rock. Music that skips your mind over exploring a great many genres. and explodes over the radio fill-
never know what I’m going to the universe but never forgets A large focus of the show will be ing the air with the sweet smell
play. Your only choice is to tune 2:15p.m.—4:00p.m. to bring you back. new blues, folk, and jazz. of cool music and crazy talking.
in and find out! Casey Lumbra However, new rock and pop will So, listen and hear music like no
Punk-Rocking, Ska-Listening Fun 4:00p.m.—6:00p.m. not be ignored. other!
10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. Hut Charles Robinson
Jamie Kern & Sarah Glynn A tribute to underground punk “Grooves and Flow” 12:15p.m.—2:15p.m.
“Eclecticism” and ska and a chance for anyone This show is an eclectic mix of Nicholas McGaw
The name says it all. A wide to bring in some music to listen music styles which will vary “Nix Pix” Friday
variety of today’s music. to on the air. weekly. Both kinds of music: rock and
roll. Imagine if we lived in a
12:15p.m.—2:15p.m. 4:00p.m.—6:00p.m. 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m. world where music didn’t suck. 8:00a.m.—10:15a.m.
Paul “Archibald” Hill Jessica Smith & Kate Reilly Matt Doty & Erin Berkey Underground rock from yester- Steve Frost
“Locals and Vocables” “Hear Where the Sidewalk Ends” “Music for the Working Class” day, today and tomorrow. “Aural Pleasure Phase B”
If it’s local and good, I’ll spin it. Pinch your ears. Look down at A show focusing on spankin’ You turn on the radio, and sud-
If it’s native / indigenous music, the ground, enter a sonically- good music. 2:15p.m.—3:15p.m. denly you feel strangely
I’ll spin it. envisioned journey of techno, Dan Napolitano attracted to headlights. Aural
world, Broadway and jazz wob- 8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. “Joe's Blue Plate Special” Pleasure will play only the best
2:15p.m.—4:00p.m. bling through the wonders of Kat Kevett & Justin Packard Joe’s Blue Plate Special is a syn- random indie, pop, punk and
Maurice Myrie & Matthew Williams radiowave. “100% Radio Bliss” dicated show that features techno. We don’t like cowboys.
“Seawalk” The show that requires protec- interviews and music; then, the
We will open the many great 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m. tion, lubricant and a whole lotta show will feature chart toppers. 10:15a.m.—12:15p.m.
minds in the Alfred Community Luis Vasquez lovin’. Download this into your Seth Perkins
to rap, hip-hop, R&B and reg- “The Drowned World Show” spank bank, because you won’t 3:15-4pm “The Electric Show v2.0”
gae music. DJ Luis playing the best of want to forget it. Dan Napolitano, Justin Packard & The Electric Show returns with
underground techno and elec- Nathan Empie its mix of rock, classical and
4:00p.m.—6:00p.m. tronica influenced beats, to cre- 10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. “College Music News” alternative combined with
Brandon Schmitt ate a jukebox of songs that will Sarah Guariglia & Patti Piersa prizes (i.e., Silly Putty) and
“The Yule Log” drown your world and then take “Diverse Origins” brief glimpses into the human
It’s like Christmas, but better. you to outer space. One cup folk, two tablespoons 4:00p.m.—6:00p.m. condition. It is a mood roller
Disney, a pinch of out-of-this- Emily Hellman coaster with the sexiest voice
6:00p.m.—8:00p.m. 8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. world. Mix well and bake at “The Wilted Carrot” that is sure to rock your world.
Anthony Francescutti Colin Kelley 89.7 degrees. Sprinkle with Cacophonous fun for nerds like
“DJ Dagosmurf” Show format TBA new music and serve. me. 12:15p.m.—2:15p.m.
From Oakenfold to OLP, Tea Jalal Clemens
Party to Tiesto, I got you cov- 10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. 12:00a.m.—2:00a.m. “Preternatural Radio”
ered. DJ Dagosmurf comin’ at Sommer Xavier Foster Ethan Kaye 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m. Every week a different set of
ya! You know where it’s at, “Radio Terrorism” “Under the Covers” Tracy Young & Justin Caccamise music will be played from all
Baby! A demented blend of punk rock, Two hours of nothing but covers “Panacea” over the world and from all dif-
psychobilly, rockabilly, surf, songs. Yep, the only things I The definition of panacea is a ferent genres. Also, there will
8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. trash, new wave, garage and play are songs performed by cure-all. We are the cure-all of be a quote of the week, lots of
Scott Sabatino more! Pure unadulterated rawk one band but written by anoth- music for everyone. prizes for listeners, and so much
Show format TBA ‘n’ roll. er. Hear some of your favorite entertainment you’ll want to go
songs recorded in a strange, 8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. to the bathroom before the
10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. 12:00a.m.—2:00a.m. new way or be shocked when Chris Sabato & Ben Lee show starts so you don’t miss a
Tyler Case Lamya A. Forghany you find out that your favorite “Sabato-Sabato and DJ Jazzy Ben single minute. Check out the
“The Loneliest Man in America” "Abattaboogah" band did not write their big hit Lee” posters in the WALF studio
A two-hour journey through the Wide variety of music. song. Hell, you can learn a lot From Toto to Motley Crue, window every week to see the
twisted mind of a man suffering Requests taken, and there will about music just by listening for Nena to Oingo Boingo, and theme for the coming show and
from too little sex, too much be special appearances and two hours! Hear rarer covers Quiet Riot to Iggy Pop, if you’re tune
bourbon and other psychologi- comedy bits. and stuff you never thought in the mood for the best of the in for a preternatural experi-
cal problems as expressed possible! Did you know that eighties Sabato-sabato has been ence.
through music. Heart (remember spinnin’ the best of the Madd
“Barracuda?”) covered Led Radd eighties for four years 2:15p.m.—4:00p.m.
12:00a.m.—2:00a.m. Wednesday Zeppelin’s “Battle of now. With DJ Jazzy Ben Lee at Eric Schwan & Terry Conrad
Gina Vezzola & Emily Mishalanie Evermore?” Or that the his side, this duo cranks out “La Belle Heaulmiere”
“The G-Spot” Ramones covered Tom Waits? your favorite tunes Independent musicians that
We will open you up to new 8:00a.m.—10:15a.m. Or that the Bangles didn’t write from those totally tubular have a creative twang that will
music that brings your listening John Dietrich their hit “Manic Monday?” 1980s. Tune in for weird and cheer your heart and soothe
pleasure to new heights. “It’s All BS!” (Prince did, go figure) It’s all wild mindless banter wrapped your soul. It’s powerful stuff.
Mostly Bruce Springsteen and here on Under the Covers! up with the best of Def
some Bob Seger and any other Leopard, Culture Club and your 4:00p.m.—6:00p.m.
Tuesday musicians or songs with the ini- 2:00a.m.—4:00a.m. favorites. Tara Rosado
tials BS. Sophie Gublo Goth Radio
Late Night with Sofus 10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. Playing a well blend of gothic,
8:00a.m.—10:15a.m. 10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. It’s very simple. Two to three: Kyle Torok industrial, synth pop and Hard
TBA John Dunphy punk, three to four: techno. “THE GEEK SQUAD” house.
“The John Dunphy Experience” Rejoice, dorks! Rejoice geeks,
10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. The show’s goal is not only to losers, CHUDS and Morlocks! 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m.
Joseph Fruhman provide the listeners with quali- The Geek Squad is here, with Lila Balliett
“Joey 2 Skipz Weekly Spot” ty programming but to also give Thursday the best in geek rock, power “Patchwork”
Two hours of solid modern them an opportunity to hear pop, and emo to combat the There is music to fit every
music. Tune in for the best up- music from all over the world legions of robot mooks. There's mood. If you’re happy, you may
and-coming music along with that has rarely been played on 8:00a.m.—10:15a.m. a place where you can untuck need Phish, and when you’re
commercial radio. Merlin Bello & Robert Grier your shirt, drink your Tang, and sad, Fiona’s better. When
“All One” declare your THAC0 with you’re pumped up, Weezer’s got
12:15p.m.—2:15p.m. We’ll have a variety of music pride, and that place is ... the you covered. And when you’re
Ben Huff with the intention of supporting Geek Squad. mellow, Neil Young knows. But
“The Jazz Mop” diversity, including an occasion- when they’re all together, you
WALF 89.7 FM: the 210-watt
blowtorch serving your rural sprawl!
Fiat Lux WALF Program Guide — Page 13 September 25, 2001
latest hip-hop, R&B and with “Pure Kaine” 2:15p.m.—4:00p.m.
special days dedicated to our After my recent scone OD inci- Mike Mroz
Caribbean family on campus. dent, we’ve cancelled that por- “EZ Listening with DJ Emotions”
tion of our show. We’ve Similar to SNL “Quiet Storm”
2:15p.m.—4:00p.m. dropped the FATMAN, and now with some music from other
Ryan Love we’re running lean. We’re back, countries and other stuff.
“R. Love Rock” so brace yourself for an aggres-
If it’s rock, it’s on the air. sive assault of our music mix. 4:00p.m.—6:00p.m.
We run the range from Iron Scott Israel
4:00p.m.—6:00p.m. Maiden, Black Sabbath, Pearl “Audio-Stipple”
Laura Schreffler & Melissa Jam, Bruce Cockburn and you Rock from the Beatles through
Cavagnaro have been warned! Hendrix and the Doors to the
“Through the Looking Glass” Gorillaz.
Upbeat music peppered with 2:00a.m.—4:00a.m.
little-known tracks to expose Mike Costello 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m.
Alfred to big beats. “The Scrapyard” Adam Dahl
Nothing but metal. “The Monkeywrench”
Mostly late 80s to mid-90s rock,
We are the sound of AU! 6:00p.m.—8:00p.m.
Rachel Maldonado
“Random Radio”
old school stuff, indie rock, local
music from around my home
couldn’t feel any better than A very assorted selection from Sunday town and just random of-the-
when you’re wrapped up in that Broadway to Blink 182, classical wall stuff. Loud and heavy,
patchwork quilt. and Eminem. Anything goes! kinda like your mom.
Saturday The format changes from song 8:00a.m.—10:15am
8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. to song. I never know what I’ll Amanda Piering 8:00p.m.—10:00p.m.
Ted Forsyth play next, and so neither will “Almost Everything” Lisa Rosa & TJ Davis
“Arbitrary Multiplicity” 8:00a.m.—10:15a.m. you! You’ll hear lots of pop and rock “Radio Free Alfred”
If you like head(s) (Radio, Jen Shuler & Aaron Hydrick from all around the world. Get Pop, punk and ska: past and
Talking, Propeller, or Zebra) “Enigma” 8:00p.m.—10:00p.m. ready! present.
and an ocassional visit from Soft, hard, smooth, slick, sexy, Joshua Arzt
Leon Phelps, then listen to my intense, rhythmic, current and “Rock On Scary Show” 10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. 10:00p.m.—12:00a.m.
show. I promise to take your vintage, mysterious and 6 years old and counting, pro- Liz Clark Craig Pecchia & Jeff Povelaites
requests and do my part for the renowned. Now that you know viding the best in rock since “Mink, Monk and Punk” “Povie and Pex Power Hour”
AU community by keeping you what we’re about, check us out! 1996. The music format will change A phantasmic blend of the melo-
entertained as long as possible weekly, but keep an eye out for dious sounds from the days of
within my 2 hour slot! I like 10:15a.m.—12:15p.m. 10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. themes such as the David Bowie long hair and rebellion, to the
rock, alt, and various ditties. Zach Northrup & Ryan Arlint Aaron Bissonnette & Sean Seeley Marathon and ‘80s Appreciation imperialistic creativity of the
“Flugon Brothers Radio Show” “Re-entry” Week. musical masterminds of today.
10:00p.m.—12:00a.m. Remember the Super Mario It’s the post-party pre-recovery
Steve Harriger & Nate Sherman Brothers’ cartoon show on show. Tape it and wake up to it 12:15p.m.—2:15p.m. 12:00a.m.—2:00a.m.
“Yut!” Saturday mornings? It’s like with your orange juice the next Dave Streib & Krista Carlson Jake Amoroso
Simply everything. Pop, alter- that, only without King Koopa morning. Did you know metal “Jazzmin” “Disenchanted Tales of the Deep”
native, rock, loud and outta con- and Princess Toadstool. and hardcore is just as good as 60% jazz based show that fea- Perhaps you’ve never heard
trol. calcium? Get your weekend tures an informative, intellectu- galaxy-class sound, too impres-
12:15p.m.—2:15p.m. dose. al look at the relationship sive to carry the pet name
12:00a.m.—2:00a.m. Sherri Jones between all types of music. “music,” but your ways must
TBA “Hot Beats” 12:00a.m.—2:00a.m. BE INVERTED!
Blazing the hot sounds of the Dan Heaton & Mark Longolucco
Fall 2001 semester WALF schedule
September 25, 2001 Greeks — Page 14 Fiat Lux
Greek Life
ΑΚΟ ∗ ΑΧΡ ∗ ∆ΣΦ ∗ ∆Ζ ∗ KLAN ∗ ΚΨΥ ∗ ΚΣ ∗ ΛΧΑ ∗ ΘΘΧ ∗ ΣΑΜ ∗ ΣΧΝ ∗ ΖΒΤ
Greeks respond
BY JUDY TSANG following the attacks on the World
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The money raised from this
There is no way any one could canning will be donated to the Red
have said the tragic Terrorist Cross, specifically in Wellsville.
Tuesday did not affect the Alfred Honti will request that all the
community, and especially not the donations raised be sent directly
Greek houses of AU. to New York City.
As events unraveled that day, “We’ve gotten a lot of money,
AU fraternities and sororities and I’m very surprised,” Honti
showed their support and concern expressed. She explained that
by “aiding the counseling services, usually there is more loose change
helping to direct students to assis- for this sort of fundraiser, but
tance, offering to assist in any- there were a lot of dollar bills,
thing [the University] needed, some even $5 bills, in the cans.
especially … with manual labor,” There has been a great cooper-
InterGreek Council Public ation among the businesses, the
Relations Chair Brian E. Tibbens AKO sisters and the donators.
listed. Honti described the attitudes of
The already scheduled blood all those involved as very positive
drive that day also drew in a lot of and helpful.
Greek support as brothers and sis- “All the sisters have been very PHOTO BY JASON PILARZ
ters arrived at the Knight Club positive as well, everyone is pitch- Brothers of Delta SigmaPhi fraternity show their patriotism following the recent terrorist attacks. Soon after
ready to donate blood, helping to ing in and doing their part, news of the attacks broke, these ﬂags were displayed at their house.
push the donation supply over the whether it is putting out the cans
quota. or picking up the money,” she said. for an emergency food drive. change in plans after it was fears and concerns,” Case said in
Tibbens also pointed out that The last day to place money in “We have done a lot of food dri- announced that the city has more regards to his fraternity’s contri-
the Greek support didn’t stop these cans was this past Sunday, ves in the past,” Tyler Case, food than they can handle. butions.
there. Greek houses continued and as of Saturday, AKO has Lambda’s fraternity educator Instead, the food will be donat- Lambda is currently trying to
their efforts in the days following raised nearly $400. explained. “We have the supplies ed locally. Case pointed out “there get in touch with alumni in the
to aid fellow Americans. “It’s a good chunk of money and we know how to [operate the are always hungry people.” New York City area, especially
The sisters of Alpha Kappa raised by a sorority,” Honti said. drive].” Lambda has collected about a after discovering that one brother
Omicron took the route of “can- “We just wanted to thank The collection phased out last couple hundred pounds of food worked in the World Trade
ning.” Headed by AKO’s everyone for their contributions. Friday, but Case emphasized that items and at least $100 cash, Case Center.
Community Service Chair We deﬁnitely raised a lot of money Lambda will still accept donations said. While many organizations are
Margaret Honti, the sisters placed for a small town like Alfred, made until November, which is when The fraternity is looking into contributing either money or food,
peanut cans on counters of area up mostly of students,” she point- Lambda’s next food drive will be. helping out Alfred-Almond High support for the nation does not
businesses hoping to attract mon- ed out. “There’s always a need for School by taking care of getting have to be in tangible forms.
etary donations. Fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha food, even without the tragedy,” their donations to food banks for “Greek houses are currently
These cans, adorned with a red pitched in their support immedi- Case pointed out. them. flying our flag high across the
cross on them and “Disaster ately. By 1 p.m. on Tuesday of the The brothers had planned on “Personally, in times like these, campus to show that we are
Relief” printed on them, were attacks, the brothers set up collec- sending what they received to people really need to do some- strong,” Tibbens emphasized. ❍
placed in local businesses the day tion boxes in the campus center New York City, but there’s a thing positive to alleviate their
Construction gets underway for new ΣAM house
BY JASON PILARZ It was initially reported in the said Komp. “To me, the house is a chance at The University continues to
MANAGING EDITOR Fiat Lux in February that “There were many legal consid- strengthening our fututre,” said own the land; the ΣAM house cor-
groundbreaking should have erations that had to be satisﬁed,” Hampton. He noted that it pro- poration has signed a 49-year
After a short delay, construction began in early March. said Daryl Conte, assistant dean vides a central base of operations lease on the property, according
will begin soon on the new Sigma House Corporation President of students and Greek advisor, as well as a facility that will be to Komp. Additionally, the
Alpha Mu house on Greek Row. Steven Komp explained that the “both ΣAM and the University “second to none.” University has guaranteed the
“House status is a go,” said D.J. delay was not over “a certain wanted to make sure that all Among the amenities being loan the house corporation took
Hampton, a graduate assistant issue.” Rather, it was a by-prod- bases were covered.” planned are an Ethernet, cable out to ﬁnance the house.
for Student Affairs and ΣAM uct of the transition of University Despite the slowdown, Komp TV and phone connection in He also commended Joyce
brother. President Charles Edmondson stated the the timetable for com- every room. Also, there will be Rausch, vice president for busi-
Hampton went on to say that and former President Ed Coll Jr., pletion is the same as was report- study rooms with computers, a ness and finance, and Gerald
land has been cleared and next and a desire that both the ed originially, Jan. 1, 2002 and res- chapter room, lounge, kitchen and Brody, vice president for student
week the foundation will be dug. University and the fraternity idence is slated for the beginning laundry room. A couple of rooms affairs, for their support of the
Following that, concrete will be were in agreement. of the spring semester. will also be set aside specifically project.
laid and then the structure will be Both parties wanted to ensure Komp noted that the timetable for alumni when they visit. It was a “textbook effort as far
erected. that it was “a win-win situation,” is the same because of the con- Hampton also looks forward to as a Greek chapter and the
struction schedule. having a centralized place to University working hand in
Originally, various “rush and hold brotherhood hand,” said Komp.
contractors and events.” Conte is also pleased with the
trades were spaced Komp noted the “very gener- addition of another house to the
out. Now, the ous support” from the network of Greek Row, and would like to see
timetable has been ΣAM alumni. He said that the more in the future, if it is finan-
condensed to ﬁt the chapter is still young — about 12 cially feasible.
original occupancy years — and yet the alumni net- “I personally would love to see
date. work raised $40,000, with $30,000 a Greek Row, I think it would
Brothers of more on the way. help to further unify the system,
ΣAM are looking Labor support has also been and provide more appropriate liv-
forward to the con- provided by brothers, both active ing and learning environments.”
struction of the new and alumni. On a personal side, Komp also extended thanks to
house. brothers get to actually help build brothers in Alfred who have
It was impor- their house. On a practical side, taken an active role this year and
tant for the brother- the labor of the brothers is last in seeing the house become a
hood to have “a deducted by the contractors from reality, including Hampton, past
place of our own,” the cost of the house. President Jim Hart and current
said Komp. After Komp also stressed that a President Mike Provo.
leasing property in great deal of support came from Hampton noted that, “we are a
the past, the house the University. President true brotherhood now, and I have
corporation wanted Edmondson has been “very witnessed the bonds … being
PHOTO BY JASON PILARZ to “control our own graceful” and “committed from strengthened between alumni
Alpha Chi Rho brother Joseph Fruhman and Delta Zeta sister Lindsay Olsen participate in destiny” and man- day one” to helping get another and the actives in ways I never
a teeter-totter-a-thon to raise money for the speech and hearing impaired. Delta Zeta sis- age their own prop- Greek house built on University thought possible.” ❍
ter Alaina Hey looks on. erty affairs, he said. property.
Fiat Lux Sports — Page 15 September 25, 2001
COLUMN
Televised sports is affected by recent attacks
BY BENJAMIN LEE other SportsCenter I had breaking a nearly 100-year-old ing an American flag and met at As trite as it sounds, it is
SPORTS EDITOR watched. The antics, jokes and single season wins record set by the pitcher’s mound huddled in through moments like Clemens’
high-flying energy were gone. the Chicago Cubs. a moment of silence. win record, the Mariners’ win-
Shrouded in dark- It was just sports, and no show. All of this was overshadowed Despite the general ennui and ning streak toward history,
ness, ESPN Furthermore, the night prior by the events at the World morbid nature of these normal- Sampras and Agassi’s four sets
SportsCenter’s Stuart marked two moments in base- Trade Center and the Pentagon. ly joyous occasions, they still of absolute brilliance during the
Scott and Linda Cohn ball history. Instead of exploding bottles of proved that sports are able to US Open and many more like
prepared to offer the Roger Clemens became the champagne in the clubhouse, transcend everyday life and these that we are reminded of
first run down of sports for the first 20-1 game winner in the the Mariners sipped their cele- show only the best qualities what we are capable of accom-
day. history of the sport and the bratory beverages in stoicism. that humanity has to offer. plishing.
As the lights came up, it was Seattle Mariners clinched the At the end of the 9th inning During our hardest times, These are moments of grace.
obvious that this show was AL West with their 106th win. the team ran the bases led by sports have the ability to draw As long as there are baseball
going to be different than any A win, mind you, on the road to Mariner Mark McLemore hoist- smiles on faces. diamonds, football fields, tennis
courts, pools and other athletic
facilities for kids to play at
there will always be these
moments of grace. There will
always be sports to lift our spir-
its, and moments of grace
always outshine times of tur-
moil.
Even though sports do not
offer a solution to our problems,
they provide an escape and a
reminder of all that is good in
life.
So, someday soon I am going
to get up and turn on the 8 a.m.
SportsCenter and I know that I
will see a ball traveling over a
400-foot sign on some outfield
wall while Stuart Scott yells,
“Can I get a witness.”
Then, I will know that we are
all okay again. ❍
Fiat Lux:
Really, we
PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND
can speak!
Saxon Gabe Bouthillier (13) carries the ball against St. Lawrence. Saxons defeated the Saints 31-12 on Sept. 15.
Football Men s Soccer
defeated by Carnegie-Mellon
28-21 on the road last Saturday
Fiat Sports Saxons are home tomorrow
vs. RIT at 7 p.m.
Saxons win home opener against the Saints
BY BRYAN SICK FOOTBALL 31
STAFF WRITER Second Quarter
as the offensive line did not AU – FG Raynor 32, 8:26
The Alfred Saxons (1-2) opened allow a sack. SLU – FG Dunn 26, 14:11
their season at home on a posi- The Saxons managed to turn Third Quarter
tive note Sep. 15 with a 31-12 things around after the half. AU – Raynor 5 run (Raynor
victory over the Saints of St. They drove downfield quickly kick), 5:49
Lawrence University (0-2). on their first possession, a six SLU – FG Dunn 22, 7:02
In what started off as a defen- play, 74-yard drive. Jesse AU – Raynor 20 run (Raynor
sive battle, the Saxons managed Raynor concluded the drive kick), 9:42
to put together four drives into with a 5-yard touchdown run. SLU – Alexander 37 run
the end zone in the second half This important scoring drive (pass failed), 10:14
to put away the Saints. gave Alfred the momentum AU – Pierce 35 pass from
Jesse Raynor carried the needed to succeed on offense. Zandrowicz (Raynor kick),
Saxon offense with 155 yards on The defense held strong on 11:14
the ground, 64 through the air. the following drive deep into Fourth Quarter
Raynor also took care of kicking Saxon territory, stopping the AU – Zandrowicz 27 run
duties, making good on all four Saints at the 5-yard line and (Raynor kick), 2:42
of his extra point attempts and holding them to a field goal. A – 3,000
putting the first points of the Jesse Raynor pushed the SLU AU
game on the board with a 32- offense down the field on five First downs 18 22
yard field goal in the second carries for 38 yards as soon as Rushes-yards 33-124 56-314
quarter. the Saxons got the ball back, Passing yards 233 143
Alfred played a strong game resulting in a 20-yard touch- Return yards 115 65
defensively despite their youth down putting the Saxons up 17- Comp-Att 17-43-1 6-23-2
and inexperience. Erich Ely led 6. Sacked-Yards Lost 1-3 0-0
the defensive unit with 8.5 tack- At this point the game was Punts 9-26 8-37
les, including 3 for a loss, and out of reach as the defense Fumbles-lost 1-0 0-0
one sack. The Saxons allowed allowed only one St. Lawrence Penalties-yards 7-65 9-72
only one first half field goal and touchdown the rest of the way. Time of Possession 26:38 33:22
only nine more points after Zandrowicz threw a 35-yard
intermission. Coach Dave touchdown pass to Mark Pierce INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
Murray hopes the defense will and took another one into the RUSHING—St. Lawrence,
overcome numerous injuries end zone himself from 27 yards Alexander 17-136, Blumhagen
and little experience and contin- out giving the Saxons the 31-12 1-1, Buckingham 7- -2, Conrad
ue to play well against some win. 4- -3, Hayes 4- -8. Alfred,
tough upcoming opponents. Coach Murray hopes to have Raynor 33-155, Fortuna 6-57,
Alfred did not have nearly as the same success on offense ear- Zandrowicz 9-57, Pollizi 6-44,
much success throughout the lier in the upcoming home Gutman 1-1 Duliba 1-0
first half on the offensive side of games against Union Sep. 29 PASSING – St. Lawrence, PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND
the ball. Quarterback Todd and Hartwick on homecoming Conrad 17-43-1 233. Alfred, The Saxon offense lines up against St. Lawrence. The team combined a
Zandrowicz put up misleadingly weekend, Oct. 6. Zandrowicz 6-23-2 143. strong offense with a stingy defense to defeat the Saints at the Sept. 15
poor numbers due to many RECEIVING – St. game.
dropped passes on the receiving St. Lawrence-Alfred, Stats Lawrence, Sargent 6-98, Gavin
end. He completed only six of St. Lawrence 0 3 9 0– 3-44, Zerrahn 2-10, Alexander Alfred, Pierce 3-60, Raynor 2- MISSED FIELD GOALS –
23 pass attempts for 143 yards. 12 2-9, Buckingham 1-64, Gaines 1- 64, Sprague 1-19. None. ❍
However he was well protected, Alfred 0 3 21 7 – 6, Hayes 1-1, Bertholf 1-1.
Young squad prepares
BY ALISON SAVETT WOMEN’S RUGBY
NEWS EDITOR
“A lot of the rookies are really
Rugby is not an easy sport to learn excited about playing,” Melin
under any circumstances. In fact, explained.
most people don’t even know what Ball stated that there is a lot of
the sport is, including those who potential on the team, and it shows
come out for the team. in during practice and games.
Alfred’s Women’s Rugby only “We have a lot of new people but
had two weeks to teach their nine all of them have great potential,”
rookies how to play the sport, con- Ball said
dition them and be ready, on that Both Ball and her co-captain
fourteenth day, for their ﬁrst Alicia Culbertson have been play-
match. ing since the spring of 1999.
Captain Mary Ball, AU senior, “A lot of people who started
explained that rugby is a complex when I started haven’t been able
sport to learn as well as to teach. to play because of other conﬂicts,”
“No one on the team knew how to Ball explained. She also noted that
play prior to coming out for the of the 20 veterans who are on the
team. But we love new people!” roster for this season, only 13 are
The team acquired new people able to fully commit their time to
this season, many who are very playing rugby. Of those women,
excited and have a lot of talent. one is from Alfred State College,
PHOTO BY PATRICIA STRICKLAND Senior Janet Melin described and the others are all from the
Emily Mishalamie, of the Women’s Tennis team, returns a shot at a home competition. one freshman who continues to try University.
to play even though she is hurt. It was two years ago when the
team felt the strongest, said Ball.
Men’s team gets off to a strong start for the season “We’re still rebuilding from the
year before last.”
However, the team has the
BY BENJAMIN LEE MEN’S SOCCER Empire Eight rivals St. John for his two goals and an assist in heart this year, according to both
Fisher on the Sept. 22 and RIT on the Saxons 5-0 victory over Utica
SPORTS EDITOR The Saxons ﬁnally fell victim to Melin and Ball. “We have a lot of
the Sept. 26. College on Sept. 16.
Fredonia, and posted a game in the new players on the roster,” Ball
The Alfred University men’s Leading the team this year in Also, making waves in the
loss column (5-1). As of the Sept. 19 explained. “This year’s team is gift-
soccer team has plowed their way scoring are seniors Jon Bridges (4) Empire Eight is junior goalie
loss, however, the Saxons had ed.”
through the competition this year and Karl Gnann (3), as well as Kevin Ball who was named Goalie
outscored their opposition 22-0. “Having a lot of rookies isn’t a
with a 4-1-1 record and an unde- junior Shane Donahoe (3) and of the Week for his eight saves in
Looking to bounce back from bad thing,” Melin stated. “The peo-
feated record in the Empire Eight freshman Neil Walsh (4). the Saxons overtime tie against
the contest with Fredonia, the ple on the team are one of the main
athletic conference (2-0-0). Donahoe was recently named Oswego. ❍
Saxons are scheduled to face reasons why I play.” ❍
Empire Eight Player of the Week